I was this way, and then being an undiagnosed autistic 3yo plus 1 too many mild chastisings from my parents made me shy from talking for years. Engage them with a thought provoking flip of the question. “Why do you think food gives us energy?”
A quick thought-provoking because is all I got.
I don’t think you’re allowed to do that in court, though.
I often think I should offer the services of my toddler out for terrorist interrogations.
“I don’t know”
“why”
“because it is not possible to know everything”
“why”
(infinite loop until toddler needs nap.)
(infinite loop until toddler needs nap.)
“The prosecution rests, Your Honor.”
Pssshhhh, more like until I take a nap.
“Look kid, you’ve pretty much reached philosophical bedrock here and you’re going to need better questions to get better answers. Now go the fuck to sleep.”
Why?
See answer N-1.
Isn’t he so cute and itty-bitty in that over sized coat just makes you wanna prosecute whoever he says.
Somehow my children skipped this phase
Why?
More entertainment up options now.
My oldest never hit this, but the younger one who is currently 3 basically matches this comic exactly
Yeah none of mine ever did this except MAYBE once or twice after toddlerhood, specifically to annoy me because they knew it was a thing
I was definitely this kid. My mom still teases me about it.
Plot twist, you’re 36.
I’m 42…
The answer to life the universe and everything
Yeah, I could tell you, but you won’t like what you hear.
Yatzee!
Why?
Something something mitochondria
Defense Councel:
Objection, lacks foundation, irrelevant line of questions, this line of questioning will soon call for speculation.
Judge: Sustained.
Prosecutory Counsel: Why?
Judge: Don’t make me hold you in contempt Mr. Toddler.
Why?
Bailiff, escort Mr. Toddler out, muzzle him if necessary.
Why what?